Adams County, CO Ordinances (2026)

Local rules and regulations for Adams County, Colorado. Population: 0.

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Note: County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Adams County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules take precedence over county-level regulations. We have city-specific rules for Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster: check there if you live in one of those cities. All other areas in Adams County fall under the county rules shown below.

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Noise Ordinances

Quiet Hours

Short-Term Rentals

Swimming Pools & Spas

Cities in Adams County

These cities are located within Adams County and may have their own ordinances.

NorthglennCO

Pop. 38,827

ThorntonCO

Pop. 0

WestminsterCO

Pop. 0

Unincorporated Communities

These communities are in unincorporated Adams County. County ordinances apply directly to these areas.

SherrelwoodPop. 19,228 WelbyPop. 15,553 BerkleyPop. 12,536 DerbyPop. 8,407 Twin LakesPop. 8,226 Shaw HeightsPop. 5,185 Todd CreekPop. 5,028 Strasburg CDP (part), Adams County, ColoradoPop. 2,036

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Adams County, CO Ordinances (2026)

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Noise Ordinances

Short-Term Rentals

Fire Regulations

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Animal Ordinances

Swimming Pools & Spas

Cities in Adams County

Unincorporated Communities

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Accessory Structures

Environmental Rules